knowledge of local education

I have a deep knowledge of the issues impacting our area. I continue to work with the Mayor and other City Council Members to communicate with Our Harford County representatives in Annapolis, the County Executive and Harford County School Board to emphasis the citizens concern on students returning to the classroom and the opening of the new Middle/Senior High School including its New Magnet Program “ Information Technology-Oracle Academy. 

I was an active and involved parent raising one child in the Harford County Public School system. I saw firsthand the way the school system worked, and sometimes did not work. In my time with the Maryland State Police I witnessed the creation of the DARE program and worked with DARE personnel. I also worked closely with the school system in dealing with and communicating safety issues impacting our youth and our schools. Havre de Grace was one of the first City’s in the nation to provide school resource officers to all schools in Havre de Grace and I continue to support the efforts of the Havre de Grace Police Department in maintaining SRO’s in our schools.

KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

As an honorably retired member of the Maryland State Police I have an understanding of law enforcement and public safety.  I understand the need for diversity and communication in police work, EMS and medical services. The need and desire for diversity and communication are paramount in our community. My prior training included: Hostage Negotiation, Advanced Highway Collision Investigation, Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Criminal Conspiracy Training, Drug Interdiction, Railroad Emergencies Involving Hazardous Material, Hazardous Material Approach and Containment, Improved Sobriety and Drugged Driver Detection, Motor Carrier Safety Enforcement and Compliance (certified as a Federal Motor Carrier Inspector),  Speed Enforcement RADAR and VASCAR and Field Training Instructor.

KNOWLEDGE OF MANAGEMENT

1st USA Bank (Purchase & Facilities Manager) 1998 - 1999

Responsible for Security, Maintenance, Kitchen and Custodial staff for a 24/7 credit card banking facility (2 buildings, parking garage and shuttle service). In addition, I was responsible for all purchase for the site.

Estee Lauder/Jane Cosmetics (Production Manager & Forecasting Manager) 2001 - 2003

Led initiative to increase manufacturing capacity at a 3rd party cosmetic vendor. Managed a cosmetic packing and shipping facility.

Surface Technologies (Plant Manager) 2003 - 2004

Plant manager for stone and solid surface countertop production with $24 million in generated sales.

Home Depot Supply/CTI (Senior Business Analyst) 2004 – 2007

Coordinated stone and solid surface manufacturing and production shop start-ups and remodeling initiatives in Arizona, California, Colorado and Maryland. Negotiated purchasing contracts for manufacturing equipment, vehicles, water and air filtration systems, hazardous material storage and safety equipment. Supervised delivery and installation of manufacturing equipment and conveyors. Assisted with associate and manager hiring and training.

Home Depot Supply/CTI  (Top Shop Manager) 2007 – 2008

Led operations at the Phoenix, AZ, plant, which engaged in the production of interior finish products, quality fabrication and offered installation services. Oversaw 2 8-hour shifts for solid surface production and directed a team comprised of an operations manager, 3 production managers, 4 supervisors, 2 installation managers, 6 digitizers and 75 hourly associates, as well as order processing staff and subcontracted installation crews. Developed standard operating procedures and equipment operation processes, creating staff presentations to ensure appropriate implementation. Led plant safety initiatives, ensuring the use of proper safety equipment. Rigorously enforced OSHA and hazardous material handling requirements. Orchestrated staff scheduling to meet customer requirements and eliminated overtime. Oversaw HR functions, emphasizing open communication and continuous improvement. Coached and mentored management staff and performed appraisals, stressing the importance of communication and measurement to improve operations. Led SAP implementation activities. Handled vendor relations, directed procurement activities and negotiated contracts. Oversaw warehouse operations. Forged strong customer relationships and resolved complaints. Liaised with sales and branch production leaders to support company initiatives. Reported status and financial results to corporate headquarters. Served as Interim Plant Manager for operations in New Mexico and California.

2016 Graduate of the Harford Leadership Academy and 2018 graduate of the Academy for Excellence in Local Government from the University of Maryland, School of Public Policy.